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Banyan Bar & Refuge

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Address
537 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
26 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Employees observed without hair restraints.Provide

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean wall vent at bottom of stair to remove built up soils. Clean floor under chmical shelving & interior of closet to remove excess debris Clean walk in refrigerator & freezer floor to remove soils/spills

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department